Number prompts www.earlybirdyeducation.com This is a useful prompt to ensure that number is covered and taught effectively towards the 40-60 month age band. www.earlybirdyeducation.com

Numbers www.earlybirdyeducation.com Ensure maths is taught daily, making sure that there is a balance between numbers and SSM within the term. Provide numbers in all areas of learning e.g. measuring tape in the construction area, telephone number in the role play area. Create lots of visual representations of number lines e.g. numbered houses and washing line. Clearly display numbers 1-20 and extend by providing higher numbers around the classroom. Pose mathematical questions around the setting e.g. Can you share the snack between the two bowls? Which basket has more books? Encourage children to extend the number problems e.g. How many more books does this basket have? Make counting experiences real e.g. counting how many children there are, counting the snack or toys. This will highlight relevance to the child and give them a better and clearer understanding on why we use number. Numbers Recognises some numerals of personal significance Recognises numerals 1-5 Counts up to three or four objects by saying one number name for each item. Counts actions or objects which cannot be moved. Counts objects to 10, and beginning t count beyond 10. Counts out up to six objects from a larger group. Selects the correct numeral to represent 1-5, then 1-10 objects. Counts an irregular arrangement of up to ten objects. Estimates how many objects they can see and checks by counting them. Uses the language of ‘more’ or ‘fewer’ to compare two sets of objects Finds he total number of items in two groups by counting all of them. Says the number that is one more than a given number. Finds one more or one less from a group of up to five objects, then ten objects. In practical activities and discussion, beginning t use the vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting. Records, using marks that they can interpret and explain. Begins to identify own mathematical problems based on own interests and fascinations. Make personal books with the children to explore ‘real life math’ for example my door number… street numbers…. what is in my purse?.... Shapes in my bedroom… www.earlybirdyeducation.com